Molecules For The Treatment And Prevention Of Fungal Diseases - Patent 7803755 by Patents-95

SEQUENCE DATAThis application contains sequence data provided on a computer readable diskette and as a paper version. The paper version of the sequence data is identical to the date provided on the diskette.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of InventionThe present invention relates to the field of curing and treating fungal diseases. More specifically the invention relates to peptide compounds efficiently preventing and treating nail fungus and Athlete's foot.2. BackgroundThe bases for nail fungus and Athlete's foot are fungal diseases known as onychomycosis and tinea pedis (also, tinea cruris (Jock Itch); and, tinea corporis (Body Ringworm) would be treatable). Onychomycosis is the number one diagnosed andtreated disease by podiatrists today. It is present in 2 to as high as 5 percent of the population with the most common source of contamination coming from the patients own skin. It has been reported that as much as 70 percent of the population hasfungus recovered from the feet. Fifteen to 20 percent of people between the ages of 40 and 60 have onychomycosis, 32 percent of 60- to 70-year-olds have nail fungus and approximately 50 percent of those over 70 are afflicted. Conservatively, it isestimated as many as 17 million people in the U.S. and 300 million worldwide suffer from nail fungus, and 51 million people in the U.S. and 900 million worldwide suffer from Athlete's foot. Combined those adds up to 68 million who suffer from thesetwo diseases within the U.S. and 1.2 billion worldwide.Many people don't realize they have a fungal nail problem. Moreover, many do not seek treatment. Still, fungal toenail infections are a common foot health problem. Such infections can persist for years without ever causing pain. The disease,characterized by a change in a toenail's color, is often considered nothing more than a mere blemish, but it can present serious problems if left untreated.Onychomycosis fungal nail infections are created underneath the surfac